Subtract 2/35 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 2/35
56/4 - 2/35 is 488/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
56/4 = 56 × 35/4 × 35 = 1960/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/140 - 8/140 = 1960 - 8/140 = 1952/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 488/35
- In mixed form: 1333/35
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